The church at Þingeyrar is one of the most important icelandic
churches. It was built of stone in Romanesque style and
consecrated 1877. The church possesses many costly treasures.
The oldest object in the church is a fine 15th century English
alabaster altarpiece. The hexagonal pulpit with a tester and
baptismal font is from late 17th century. Þingeyrar was an
important place from early settlement and is mentioned in the
saga literature as a regional assembly site. Next to the church
is a large circular structure, believed to be a judgement circle
and listed as a heritage site.